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1. COMMUNICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT : THE RESUME

2. What is Resume? A resume is a persuasive summary of your qualifications for employment. If you are in the job market, having a resume makes you look well organized and prepared to your perspective employers.

3. RESUME Typed on a short sized bond paper Typically, it has 1 inch margins on all sides The most common font styles for this letter are TIMES NEW ROMAN, CAMBRIA or CALIBRI Your font size should be 12 It should be single- space and must be limited to the maximum of 2 pages only

4. RESUME Resume is a French word meaning “ summary”. Contains your personal details, objectives and professional skills and employment in a simple format. Specific skill is more important than education. Each resume has to be tailored to match the job requirements. The resume should not only be informative but also persuasive . Should be in chronological.

5. RESUME The format applicable for your resume depends whether you had a job experience before, or whether you are applying for a local or international job in the shipping industry. NEVER LIE ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATION

6. RESUME FORMAT:no job experience Heading Objectives Skills Education Awards,Honor , Activities, Other Qualifications Personal data ( optional for local employment)

7. RESUME FORMAT:With job experience Heading Objective Employment background Skills Education Awards, Honors, Activities Other Qualifications Personal data (optional for local employment)

8. RESUME FORMAT: Applying abroad Heading Objective Personal data Skills Education Awards, Honor, Activities, Other Qualifications

9. Basic part of a Resume Main heading Keep the main heading as simple as possible. Your resume should always begin with your name, address, and telephone number . Including an e-mail address suggests that you are computer savvy. Prospective employers tend to call the next applicant when no one answer. Avoid showing both permanent and temporary addresses; Some specialists say that dual addresses immediately identify about to graduate applicants. Don’t include the Resume; It’s like putting the word “letter” above a letter you write. Do not write ridiculous or suggestive email addresses.

10. Formulating Career Plans Self Analysis : It helps you to get a fair idea of where you stand at the moment and where you want to go from there and helps to provide ready answers to questions asked during an employment interview. Career Analysis : It helps to you to decide whether your chosen career is the right one for you or whether you should consider other options. Job Analysis : Before deciding to take a particular job, job analysis would help you to get useful job insights. Matching personal needs with job profile : This will help you to compare your interests, skills and strengths with the company and job requirements.

11. Planning Your Resume It should be remembered that you have probably only 2 mins or less to tell why you are the best person for job through your resume Present the information in a visually appealing manner by selectively choosing what to say and what not to say A concise, informative and easy to read resume will project your communication skills required in today’s information itensitive world An inventory of all information should be taken that you actually want to include The format content and style of your resume will depend on your specific qualifications, job profile and the individual personality you wish to portray You must decided what personal details to include, whether to give references pr not and which previous experience should be highlighted

12. Types of Resume 1: Print Resume – are printed on paper for prospective employers to scruntinize . They are designed to emphasize key information using bold or italic typeface. 2: Scanable Resume –are design to be read by computers. They are to be formatted using single typeface or without italics or bold. No underlining

13. Features of a Resume 1; Organization – There are different ways on how you can organize your resume depends in your goals, experiences and qualifications. 2; Succinctness –A resume must be concise. Entries may not be written in sentences but should be parallel. 3; Comprehesive – A resume must present all important details that can gain the nod of the prospective employer. In giving details ,however, carefully choose the words that use. 4; Design – The resume should be reader- friendly and be professionally packaged. For print resume, use appropriate sapacing , section heading and uniform typeface for each heading .. Scannable resume, on the other hand, shall only have standard typeface.

14. 4 mains types of a Resume Format A: Chronological Resume – Opens with an introduction, and then provides an overview of your professional history in reverse- chronological order. B; Functional Resume – Is formatted to focus on your skills and abilities rather than your career progression. C; Targeted Resume – Is a resume you write with a specific position in mind. - Is a custom document that specifically highlights the experience and skills that are relevant to the job. D; Combination Resume – Is a format that combines aspects of a resume functional resume and a chronological resume.

15. Communication for employment; the application letter

16. Defination of application letter A job application letter, also known as a cover should be sent or uploaded with your resume when apllying for jobs. A letter of application, or application letter , is a personal letter that is typically used to apply for a job. Although in a more general sense, application letters can be used when applying for virtually anything from a club membership to an application for entry into school.

17. Purposes of application letter Generic form for the letter of application is 1; to introduce your self 2; to state briefly what you want, what position you are applying for 3; to state clearly why you are qualified for the position 4; to elaborate a s to your special assets, why you are particularly well suited for the job 5; to highlight your most impor tant training experiences, skills and accomplistments 6; to end with a compelling statement as to why the employer ough to hire you

18. What is an application letter? Application letter are used as means to seek employment. Your application is the first contact you will have with an employer. The employer will use it to help decide if you are suitable for the job and if they would like to give you an interview. It is most important to take time and care with your application. Make it look good and make sure all the information is clear and easy to read.

19. What should I do when writing an application letter? Keys ideas to keep in mind are ; Be specific – avoid general objectives, show that you are clear about the task involved by picking out key points mentioned in the job ad Never discuss salary in your letter Keep it short – convey how your strengths and character would fit the position

20. what to say? The content and styles is up to you, but you will need a solid structure to have the best chance of success. Here are some guidelines.

21. Format and styles One A4 or letter size typed page with margins not to narrow. 10 – 12 point standard fonts ( eg Times Roman, Arial) Plain business English ( Avoid abberviations , jargins , and slang) 100% accurate spelling and grammar Short sentences Clear structure – one main idea per paragraph White space between paragraphs A positive ( do not include your weaknesses)

22. Format and styles One A4 or letter size typed page with margins not to narrow. 10 – 12 point standard fonts ( eg Times Roman, Arial) Plain business English ( Avoid abberviations , jargins , and slang) 100% accurate spelling and grammar Short sentences Clear structure – one main idea per paragraph White space between paragraphs A positive ( do not include your weaknesses)

23. Introduction introduce your self explain why you writing If you responding to an advert, say where you saw it.